More efficient warehouse use has allowed an expansion of services
By having its own purpose-built warehouse, Greendale is able to provide a unique service among buying groups. Following a reorganisation of the warehouse it has been able to increase its stock/cut/wrap/despatch service for third parties.
‘Our warehouse facility is one of the most modern and efficient in the country. For the last few years, we have been working with two partners offering a full stock/cut/wrap/despatch service,’ says Eamonn Prescott, Greendale chief executive.
‘This year we have installed more racking and, with a reworking of space, we are now able to offer our service to a third partner.’
Greendale not only stores carpets, it has recently taken in a number of palletised goods for storage. ‘By optimising the space in the warehouse, we increased our capacity by up to 20%, which gives us opportunity to bring in another partner.
‘We have recently utilised space previously used for old sampling, which has now been upcycled, to store pallets for another partner. It’s great to be able to use this amazing facility to its maximum and this is good news for our members.’
The warehouse was built in 2000 and extended in 2012. It has a state-of-the art 5m-wide cutting table, along with a sample-cutting press and inspection table. The building is fitted with solar panels and EV charging points.
‘Our current partners are delighted with the attention to detail we offer. We are not a huge, high-volume facility that’s all about numbers. We offer an incredible, personal service to our partners and make sure they know they get our highest level of attention and professionalism at all times.’
